Energy
upper quarter159 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 134 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 126–156 kcal
Based on 197 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Meat loaf with beef, with tomato sauce calories: 172 per 108 g
This exact USDA record reports 172 calories for 108 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Exact USDA description: Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 108 g
- Calories
- 172 kcal
- Protein
- 14.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 7.3 g
- Total fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 0.8 g
- Sodium
- 463 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 108 g
172calories
Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce
- Protein
- 14.9 g
- Carbs
- 7.3 g
- Fat
- 9 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 172 calories for USDA reference amount at 108 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 159 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 14.9 g protein, 0.8 g fiber, and 463 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned, representing 42.9% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 8 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 small or thin slice answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 14–291 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706500: “Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706500, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cocktail meatball” through “1 large slice” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cocktail meatballUSDA-listed household measure | 9 g | 14 kcal | 1.2 g | 0.1 g | 39 mg |
| 1 small or thin sliceUSDA-listed household measure | 109 g | 173 kcal | 15 g | 0.8 g | 468 mg |
| 1 large sliceUSDA-listed household measure | 183 g | 291 kcal | 25.3 g | 1.3 g | 785 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Meat mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 197 exact records in the Meat mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706500’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter13.8 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 8.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 6.4–12.1 g
Based on 197 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 197 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter429 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 316 mg
- Middle 50%
- 305–412 mg
Based on 197 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706500’s 108 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron2 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Potassium301 mg
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium463 mg
≈ 20% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat3.3 g
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706583 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cocktail meatball to 1 large slice
USDA assigns those measures 9 g and 183 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 14 kcal to 291 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706583
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.2 g more total fat than “Meat loaf made with beef and pork, with tomato-based sauce.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned
The source formulation has 8 input rows; Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned supplies 42.9% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “with tomato-based sauce” fits. Inspect FDC 2706583 when “with tomato-based sauce” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706500 · FNDDS 27214110
- Named qualifiers
- with tomato-based sauce
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Meat loaf made with beef and pork, with tomato-based sauce
- Exact source wording
- “Meat loaf made with beef and pork, with tomato-based sauce”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706583 · FNDDS 27260100
- Named qualifiers
- with tomato-based sauce
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted · Milk, NFS
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “with tomato-based sauce”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordMeat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce | 108 g172 kcal | 159 kcal | 13.8 g | 8.4 g | 0.7 g | 429 mg |
| Meat loaf made with beef and pork, with tomato-based sauce | 108 g170 kcal | 157 kcal | 13.6 g | 8.2 g | 0.7 g | 426 mg |
| Beef with tomato-based sauce | 187 g279 kcal | 149 kcal | 21.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.4 g | 363 mg |
| Meat with tomato-based sauce | 187 g279 kcal | 149 kcal | 21.7 g | 6.4 g | 0.4 g | 355 mg |
| Meat loaf made with beef | 84 g167 kcal | 199 kcal | 17.5 g | 10.7 g | 0.4 g | 416 mg |
| Beef and rice with tomato-based sauce | 305 g415 kcal | 136 kcal | 6.4 g | 5.2 g | 0.7 g | 308 mg |
| Meat loaf made with beef and pork | 84 g165 kcal | 196 kcal | 17.3 g | 10.5 g | 0.4 g | 412 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706500: its source amount is 108 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706500, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 small or thin slice
173 kcal
109 g
1 medium slice
218 kcal
137 g
1 large slice
291 kcal
183 g
1 cocktail meatball
14 kcal
9 g
1 small meatball
29 kcal
18 g
1 medium meatball
57 kcal
36 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706500, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
63.7 mg≈ 21% Daily ValueSodium
463.3 mg≈ 20% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706500’s 108 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706500 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 14.9 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706500 at 108 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 463 mg sodium, about 20% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 108 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal 159 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 14.9 g 13.8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 7.3 g 6.8 g | 3% 2% |
| Total fat | 9 g 8.4 g | 12% 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g 0.7 g | 3% 3% |
| Sugars | 2.4 g 2.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 463.3 mg 429 mg | 20% 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g 3.1 g | 17% 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g 3.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g 0.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 63.7 mg 59 mg | 21% 20% |
| Potassium | 301.3 mg 279 mg | 6% 6% |
| Calcium | 57.2 mg 53 mg | 4% 4% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg 1.8 mg | 11% 10% |
| Magnesium | 19.4 mg 18 mg | 5% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg 2 mg | 2% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17.3 µg 16 µg | 2% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 74.7 g 69.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706500, approximate percentages divide the displayed 108 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706500 to 8 source inputs totaling 998.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
8 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned, Tomato products, canned, sauce, Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim). The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
998.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-brownedUSDA ingredient 23575 · encyclopedia page available | 0.95 LB | 428.7 g | 42.9% |
| 2 | Bread, white, commercially preparedUSDA ingredient 18069 · encyclopedia page available | 3 | 84 g | 8.4% |
| 3 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 5% |
| 4 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 80 GM | 80 g | 8% |
| 5 | Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)USDA ingredient 1151 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 | 122.5 g | 12.3% |
| 6 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 | 6 g | 0.6% |
| 7 | Tomato products, canned, sauceUSDA ingredient 11549 · encyclopedia page available | 8 WO | 226.8 g | 22.7% |
| 8 | Spices, pepper, blackUSDA ingredient 2030 · encyclopedia page available | 0.25 | 0.5 g | 0.1% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706500, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Meat mixed dishes” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706500
- FNDDS code
- 27214110
Closest inspectable record
Meat loaf made with beef and pork, with tomato-based sauce
- USDA category
- Meat mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2706583
- FNDDS code
- 27260100
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | 157 kcal | +2 kcal |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 13.6 g | +0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 6.8 g | +0 g |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 8.2 g | +0.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 429 mg | 426 mg | +3 mg |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Only this record lists Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim). Only the comparison record lists Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted; Milk, NFS. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned; Bread, white, commercially prepared; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Onions, raw; and 3 more.
Listed only in this record: Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim).
Listed only in the comparison: Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted; Milk, NFS.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 108 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 small or thin slice (109 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 108 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 small or thin slice (109 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706500 with FDC 2706583 at equal mass; use their 108 g and 108 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706500 versus FDC 2706583 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full meat mixed dishes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706500 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.
For “Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe and ingredient ratios
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
added cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
sauces and toppings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706500 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 159 kcal per 100 g becomes 172 kcal at 108 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706500
FNDDS food code: 27214110
The scaling for FDC 2706500 can be exact while the match to “Meat loaf made with beef, with tomato-based sauce” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 108 g weight, 8-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.